Food News You Need to Know Before You Eat Tomorrow

Every afternoon we compile the most important info Delish readers need to know—from breaking news and hazardous recalls to trending food stunts and new menu items at your favorite restaurants.

Burger King now lets you order via Facebook Messenger

Technology is making fast food speedier than ever before, and the latest trend lets customers order from their favorite chains through social media. Taco Bell tried out the approach with the launch of its TacoBot last month, and now Burger King is jumping on the bandwagon, using Facebook's brand-new artificial intelligence software. Next time you're chatting with your Facebook pals, telling them "OMG I need a Whopper and fries RN," just open another window and message the Burger King bot. You can select items from a set menu, pay through the app and get a time estimate for your order, which will be ready for pick-up at a nearby location of your choice. Check out the demo video from Digital Buzz below to see how it works!

If your idea of having it your way is never speaking to a human, this is made for you.

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New study helps explain why you're gaining weight at work

Executives at Google put a consumer behavior expert and a team of Yale researchers to work to discover how the placement of snacks plays a role in our eating behaviors. In a study at the company's New York office, the distance between free beverages and snacks was manipulated. Turns out, the probability of snacking increased by more than half when an employee visited a drink station that was near the stash of snacks. The lesson? We're likely to snack when complimentary goodies are easily accessible, even though we may not be hungry. Increasing the distance between the treats and drinks by just a few feet can make a difference—a great tip for companies, like Google, that want to provide free eats but still promote healthy choices. We'd definitely go the extra distance to track down some Cheetos, though.

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These savory donuts are stuffed with avocado and potato

Remember when putting bacon on a donut was revolutionary? You can pretty much find the combination of sweet and meat anywhere these days, but the geniuses behind Doughnut Plant continue to push the envelope. As reported by The New York Times, owner Mark Isreal's latest creations are savory "doughpods"—long, rectangular yeast donuts made with sesame seed dough and fried in olive oil. The "Avocado Toast" flavor is filled with fresh avocado and radish, while "Samosa" is stuffed with potato and fenugreek—both are available at all Doughnut Plant locations. This means that we can finally justify eating donuts all day every day, right?

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JT brings sexy back...to the supermarket?

Some of his dance moves are questionable, but we still dig Justin Timberlake's new music video for "Can't Stop The Feeling." He chows down on pie at a classic diner, shops for cereal at the grocery store and even sings into a banana microphone. Stars—they're just like us!

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